Dear Class of 2026, You're entering the world at a very strange and pivotal time. Entire industries are changing faster than most institutions can adapt. AI is evolving before many people have even figured out how they feel about it. The path that worked for someone five years ago may already be outdated by the time you read this. Is it terrifying or exciting? I think it's both. A lot of people will tell you to focus on stability. Stay competitive. “AI, AI, AI”… or else beco

Dear Class of 2025, Who would’ve thought a girl who failed math and ranked second to last in her high school class in Vietnam would one...

Dear Class of 2024, Instead of a commencement speech, I have a story to share with you. Two years ago, I found myself stuck in a place of profound discontentment, trying to break free from old patterns and desperately yearning to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, the tunnel seemed so dark and long that I started to question my own optimism, which is rare for someone who tends to look on the bright side of things, like me. I longed for a light. I longed

Dear Class of 2023, I understand that many of you might be wrestling with mixed feelings right now. The excitement of completing this...

Dear Class of 2022, You made it! How joyful it is to watch you guys having a proper graduation day in person for the first time since the...

Dear Class of 2021, Your special milestone has finally come and I still can't believe it! When I was your age, graduation was so "basic"...

Dear Class of 2020, By now, you must have watched a lot of commencement speeches from home or I'm sure you've seen many headlines all...